Here are the results of Round 22! 🎨✨

Until today, we had very few votes—it was almost a one-person decision! But thanks to a last-minute rally, we made it happen. A huge thank you to everyone who cast their votes today! Your participation made all the difference.

Stay tuned for the winners and highlights! 🏆

The winners

🥇 1st place:

@maiasun84 [Mineko (Portrait of a Geisha)/Mineko (retrato de una Geisha) [ENG-ESP]]](https://hive.blog/hive-174301/@maiasun84/mineko-portrait-of-a-geisha) - 34 pts - prize: 20% of the post's earnings + 300 Ecency Points

This delicate pencil drawing portrays a young maiko, a Japanese apprentice geisha, in a moment of quiet introspection. Her lowered gaze and intricate hairstyle adorned with traditional kanzashi hairpieces suggest both grace and solemnity. The artist captures a sense of transition—the threshold between innocence and duty—as the maiko steps into her new role. The textured paper and monochromatic approach enhance the feeling of timelessness and restraint, reflecting the elegance of Japanese aesthetics. A sensitive and refined work.

🥈 2nd place:

@tezzmax [# When Tomorrow Still Lives - (Mixed Media on Canvas).]](https://hive.blog/hive-174301/@tezzmax/when-tomorrow-still-lives-mixed) - 16 pts - prize: 15% of the post's earnings + 200 Ecency Points

This expressive artwork portrays an elderly man sitting hunched over with a walking stick, rendered in a dynamic, scratchy line style that evokes raw emotion and introspection. The warm, earthy background contrasts with the dark, chaotic lines, emphasizing the tension between inner vitality and societal neglect. It powerfully conveys the isolation and invisibility often experienced by the elderly, while also hinting at the depth and wisdom that still reside within. A bold and thought-provoking visual statement.

🥉 3rd places:

• @seey-art Painting a Duck 🦆 - 9 pts - prize: 15% of the post's earnings + 100 Ecency Points

This lively watercolor painting captures a duck peacefully floating on water, with vibrant tones and fluid strokes emphasizing its graceful presence. The golden beak stands out as a bright focal point, contrasting beautifully with the darker, detailed feathers. The artist skillfully blends color and line to convey both movement and calm, making this a charming and joyful piece.

Congratulations to the winners! 🎉

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